Raynaud - Opulent classics and fine feminine shapes.

Opulent classics and fine

feminine shapes are complementary in the collections of the porcelain manufacture Raynaud from Limoges. The splendid dishes were liked at the czar's court in St. Petersburg; objects with the artists Dali, Cocteau, Arman and Raymond Loewy are originated in the 50s . Still today the daring innovative collections can be admired in the Centre Pompidou.

Raynaud can look back at a

splendid history of 160 years. Today the designs of the American chef Thomas Keller, the designer Christian Tortu and the architect Alberto Pinto complements the irresistible collection of Raynaud.

Three generations who, since

the 19th century, have perpetuated with great talent the Limoges Porcelain tradition.
First Martial, who bought the Montjovis factory in 1919 and asserted his ambitions through multiple collections in classical shapes, with patterns strongly inspired from Art Nouveau and Art Déco. He also created the beautiful Czarinas' cups with motifs reminiscent of the Saint Petersburg palaces, but above all the amazing "pearls and enamels" borrowed from the Hungarian tradition.
Then André took over from his father in 1952, and brought the company the richness of his personality's multiple facets. The industrial innovations of this heir to time-honored craftsmanship allowed him to produce bold, modern collections, in square shapes, still displayed today in various museums, including the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris.

He also reproduced the so-called

"Compagnie des Indes" patterns on celadon or ivory porcelain, and the works of world-famous painters such as Dali, Cocteau, Arman or Raymond Loewy...
In 1992, Bertrand becomes, with the support of the famous French goldsmith Ercuis, CEO of the company. His creative vision is more centered on new lifestyles and gastronomy. He designs, with celebrated American chef Thomas Keller, an avant-guardist collection of containers. He enjoys partnering with prominent decorators such as Christian Tortu or Alberto Pinto, who imagine strong, timeless decorative patterns for the brand.
Raynaud is today renowned for its very unique porcelain, perceived as a world-famous reference.